Am J Nephrol. 1994 ; 14(4-6): 412-7.

Some plants described by Pliny for the treatment of renal diseases.

De Matteis Tortora M.

University of Naples Federico II, Italy.

Pliny the Elder described medicinal plants in books XX-XXVII of Naturalis Historia, reporting the therapeutic properties and preparations of the plants for use in different parts of the body. An exhibition of 20 plants chosen from those indicated for renal diseases is described.